Animal Species:Red-throated Ascidian

Standard Common Name

Red-throated Ascidian

Identification

The Red-throated Ascidian has a thick, white or semi-transparent outer covering, and two prominent, red-rimmed siphons that it uses to filter plankton from the water. Usually the animal is so heavily covered in algae that only the red rims of its siphons can be seen.

Size range

20 cm

Habitat

The Red-throated Ascidian is found on rocky reefs to a depth of 3 m - 50 m.